Kelly Clarkson, the very first winner of American Idol, stepped onto the stage at Saint Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York, her presence radiant before Pope Benedict XVI and a crowd of 25,000 young worshippers. As the opening notes of Ave Maria filled the air, silence swept through the gathering like a sacred hush. Her voice, powerful yet tender, soared with a reverence that left the audience spellbound. Tears glistened in the eyes of many as her performance transcended music, touching something deeply spiritual.

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Kelly Clarkson, the first season’s winner of American Idol, sings a rousing rendition of the hymn “Ave Maria” for Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, New York on Saturday.

Kelly Clarkson - Ave Maria (Pope Event 2008)

About 25,000 young worshippers rallied for the Popemobile (and Kelly).

Kelly Clarkson Sings

“I was so excited to be asked to sing for the Pope,” Kelly. “I grew up singing church music, and it’s always been a dream of mine to perform ‘Ave Maria.’ To have that dream come true on such a special occasion is truly a blessing.”

Singer Kelly Clarkson shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI after... News Photo - Getty Images

Watch the video below of Kelly belting out “Ave Maria”!

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